Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports for the Sporting News, the Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of quantity at the tight end position, but are questionable on the quality. TEs Sean Brewer, Chris Edmunds, Kirk McMullen, and rookie Matt Schobel will be competing for the No. 1 roster spot during training camp. Brewer is described as a good blocker, who is injury prone. Edmunds, a converted linebacker, is big, fast, but raw as a blocker. He will likely be a candidate for the practice squad. Schobel has soft hands, runs a smooth route, though he needs to be able to block.

Geoff Hobson reports for Bengals.com the team had a rough day at practice earlier today. Reserve WR Danny Farmer (sprained ankle) is now doubtful for Sunday's game. Starting SS JoJuan Armour sprained his left ankle and he is probable. TE/long snapper Brad St. Louis re-aggravated his left groin and he is now questionable for Sunday. Trainer Paul Sparling said St. Louis would undergo "a precautionary MRI." TE Kirk McMullen may take his place if he is out. Another option if St. Louis can't go is long snapper Randy Chevrier, signed to the practice squad Tuesday.

Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals TE Marco Battaglia (appendicitis) won't play this weekend. He was scheduled for immediate surgery on Saturday following an appendicitis attack. Battaglia, who hasn't missed a game in six seasons, will be replaced by TE Kirk McMullen, who was just signed off the practice squad.

According to the Dayton Daily News, the Cincinnati Bengals have allocated LB JoJuan Armour, S Gary Thompkins, TE/LS Kirk McMullen, FB Ricky Brown and DT Keith Jackson to the NFL Europe league. The sixth allocated player, OG Roger Roesler, has decided not to go and will have to be replaced.

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed WR LaVell Boyd from their practice squad to their active roster. The team released LB Marc Megna and may re-sign him to their practice squad if he clears waivers. TE/LS Kirk McMullen was signed to the team's practice squad as well.